AIR NEW ZEALAND has announced the suspension of its direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles effective after the last flight on 27 April. This move will enable Air New Zealand to focus on operating its increased Auckland ” Los Angeles services from 14 to 17 per week as from April 2003, as announced last month. The airline's Star Alliance partner, United Airlines, has retained its Australian services and Air New Zealand has a code-share arrangement with them on their Sydney ” Los Angeles services. http://www.airnz.co.nz